Local Illinois Obituaries
Steven Ruffolo
Apr 6, 2026
Steven Ruffolo age 62 years passed away suddenly on April 6, 2026. Devoted son of the late Ruggiero and Carolina Ruffolo, nee Conforti; loving brother of Leo, Mirella (Mario) Nocito, and John Ruffolo; cherished uncle of four, great uncle to many. Steven was a member of Carpenters Union #0141 and Chicago Ridge School District # 127.5Family and friends will gather...
McKelvie Jackson
Mar 30, 2026
Mc Kelvie Jackson, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465
Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery
Daniel S. Michalak
Mar 28, 2026
Daniel S. Michalak, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with his sister by his side. Beloved husband of the late Patsy Ann nee Cohen. Loving Son of the late Walter and Lottie nee Nowinski Michalak; cherished brother of Barbara (James) Jamroziak and the late Walter Jr. Michalak; fond Brother-in-law of Joseph (Nancy) Cohen, dearest uncle of Jennifer (Brian)...
Marie A. Arrigoni
Mar 26, 2026
Marie A. Arrigoni. age 81, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Marie was the beloved wife of Alvin “Butch ”Arrigoni, who preceded her in death, loving mother of Christine and Craig Arrigoni (Christine). Devoted grandma of Bradley and Bret Arrigoni. Cherished daughter of the late Christopher and Geraldine(nee Passafiume) Sangiacomo. Dearest sister...
Joseph G. Kalupa
Mar 24, 2026
Joseph G. Kalupa, Loving husband and best friend of the late Jo Anne (Foley) Kalupa. Cherished son of LaVerne and the late John E. Kalupa. Beloved brother to Linda Higgins and Laura (Robert) Moxley. Loving uncle of Crystal, Selena (Matthew), Jonathan(Michelle) and Michael; dear great uncle of Samantha (Charles), Gabriella, Johnette, Ireland, Patrick,Sheehan and Ryan; proud great-great uncle of Addylynand...
Dolores Lebarre
Mar 24, 2026
Dolores " Jackie" Lebarre nee Moozak, resident of Oak Brook, Illinois. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Born 1933 Chicago, Illinois . Beloved daughter of the late Daniel Moozak and Iris Moozak
Attended Parker High School
Beloved wife of 74 years to Gus Lebarre; loving mother of Laura (the late Robert) McKinney, Michael (Mary Ann) Lebarre, Joseph (Mary Rita) Lebarre; cherished...
Griselda Gamez
Mar 22, 2026
Visitation will be held
Sunday, March 29, 2026 3-8pm at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Highway Palos Hills, IL
Funeral Monday, family and friends are asked to meet directly at church Monday, March 30, 2026 10:00am Mass St Daniel the Prophet Church 6612 W 54th Street (54th/Natoma) Chicago, IL
Interment Fairmont Willow Hills Memorial Park9100 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL
Fred E Sterling
Mar 19, 2026
Fred E Sterling departed this modern world on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Fred, affectionately known as “Big Fred” and “The Old Boy” was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Fred A. and Mary Sterling (maiden name Hayes). He was married to Judy “Jude” (maiden name Stripeik) for 62 years. They raised a marvelous family together in Palos Hills, IL;...
Phyllis Raske
Mar 17, 2026
Phyllis M. Raske, Beloved wife of the late Ronald G. Raske, Ret CFD. Loving mother of Michael (Theresa), Laurel, Scott (Karen), Ret CFD, Elizabeth, Mary Claire & Gary (Nancy). Dearest grandmother of Christopher (Ashley), Robert (Kristin) CFD, Lindsey (David), Sarah (Ryan), Samantha (Matt), Alexandra, Jeffrey CFD, Nickolas (Yaritza), Tyler, Connor, Brandon & Jake. Great grandmother of Levi, Lyle, Henry, Elise,...
Dalia Urbonas
Mar 16, 2026
Dalia Urbonas
Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465.
Family and friends will meet directly at Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday, March 26, 2026 for 11:00 a.m. Mass .
Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery
Zachary B. Hausner
Mar 13, 2026
Zachary Bernard Hausner, born January 25, 1987, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Clarendon Hills. Zachary, known affectionately as a big guy with an even bigger heart, lived his life with boundless enthusiasm and generosity.
Zachary approached each day as a new adventure and relished every opportunity to embrace life to the fullest. He loved to entertain, relishing the chance...
Frances A "Adrianne" Juarez
Mar 6, 2026
Frances A. “Adrianne” Juarez, age 77.
Beloved mother of Victor (Leslie) Orozco, Malynda Rene Orozco and the late Amanda Marie Orozco.
Cherished grandmother of Victor III, Manny, Joseph, Albert and great grandmother of Angelo, Damian and Lilah.
Dear sister of Richard David Cruz, Rosanna Cruz, Melissa Rene (Ascencion) Ramos, Edward Martinez, the late Jose A. Martinez, the late George A. Cruz and the...
Paul Grigas
Mar 6, 2026
With great sorrow, we share that Paulius Jonas Grigas ended his earthly journey early this morning after a brief but bitter health battle.
He was born on December 5th, 1966 in Chicago. His firm, Pegasus International, initiated business dealings around the world. Paulius enjoyed traveling, and closer to home along the shores of Lake Michigan, cherished his weekends with family and...
Joyce Klinowski
Mar 4, 2026
Joyce Klinowski, age 78, of Bloomingdale Illinois passed away on March 4, 2026 in her sleep. Born on April 27, 1947, Chicago, Illinois Joyce lived a long and meaningful life, devoted to her family, community, and faith.
Joyce was born to the late Valentine Zola and late Wilhelmina May, and sister to the late Judy Spring. Throughout her life Joyce worked...
Arlene M. Levigne
Mar 3, 2026
Arlene Marie Levigne nee Gallagher, resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her loving family on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Loving mother of Cynthia (Robert) Froio, Joseph (Donna) Levigne, Steven (Cynthia) Levigne, Pamela (Kenneth) Boyd, and Kristi (Tom) Barton; cherished grandmother of Katie (Robert) Bregin, Robert (Kelly) Froio, Steven(Ivette) Stojanovic, Alyssa (Blake) Taylor, Brianna, Casey, and Marissa Levigne,...
Helen Chathas
Feb 26, 2026
Helen Chathas, age 96.
Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (nee Varvitsiotis) Chathas. Loving sister of the late Bill, the late Gus and the late Jean Chathas. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends to gather on Wednesday March 4th at 9:15 am for Visitation until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St. Mary Star...
Jose Campos
Feb 23, 2026
Jose Apolinar Campos Romero, age 77, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 8, 1949, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Jose was the beloved son of Pascual Campos and Luz Maria Campos Romero. From humble beginnings, he built a life defined by perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Jose...
Mary Ann Klosak
Feb 21, 2026
Mary Ann Klosak, 90, resident of Mokena IL peacefully passed away on February 21, 2026. Mary Ann was born on February 12, 1936, to Xavier and Catherine Wachowski. She was the youngest of two. She had one brother, the late Floyd. She married the love of her life, Robert, in 1957, and together they built a beautiful life rooted in...
Edward C. Jutzi
Feb 18, 2026
Edward C. Jutzi, passed away on February 18, 2026 with his loving family by his side.
Edward was married to the love of his life to the late Johann nee Grutza; devoted father of Wendy (the late Daniel) Kovach, Nadine (Tom) Jernberg, Edward (Susan) and Daniel (Debbie) Jutzi and Jennifer (David) Gray; loving grandfather of 9, proud great-grandfather of 20; dearest...
David M. Yerkes
Feb 18, 2026
David M. Yerkes Sr., passed into heaven peacefully surrounded by family.
Born the fifth of 12 children to John and Joanna Yerkes of the Marquette Park neighborhood. He attended Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary grammar school and graduated from De LaSalle High School in 1948.
Joined the United States Army after graduation and served in Korea as a combat engineer.
Returned home...
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